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Microsoft's GroupMe gets Skype 'group call' feature on Android, Windows 10 (Updated)
By Daniel Rubino published
After years of stagnation, Microsoft has added the ability to create Skype group calls through its GroupMe app.

Skype is (still) the best communication app for Windows 10 users, even if people don't use it
By Sean Endicott published
Almost everyone I know has a Skype account, but pretty much no one uses it to message people.

How to easily set up a voice call or video meeting on Skype
By Jez Corden published
Skype is actually still pretty good, especially for scheduling calls for work, friends, or family. Also, only the host needs an account, making it easy to get set up and started. Here's how.

How to share your screen during a Skype call on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to share your screen with other people during a Skype call on Windows 10, previous versions, and other platforms.

Windows Central readers embrace Skype, WhatsApp to stay connected during quarantine
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
We asked you lovely folks what apps you were using to stay connected to friends and family while social distancing, and there were two clear winners: Skype and WhatsApp.

Skype and Microsoft Teams for consumers will co-exist for the foreseeable future
By Daniel Rubino published
Microsoft will keep the Skype app around even as Microsoft Teams grows in popularity for consumers.

Skype sees bump to 40 million daily users, big increase in calling minutes
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
With more people staying home, Skype usage is up by quite a bit.

The latest Skype Preview version runs on Electron instead of React Native
By Sean Endicott published
The latest Skype Preview build shows that Skype UWP could be moving away from React Native.

Microsoft Teams and Skype users will be able to call and message each other soon
By Sean Endicott published
The federation between Microsoft Teams and the consumer version of Skype is just around the corner. Once it's rolled out, users on both services will be able to message and call each other.
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